2015 Renault Megane GT 5 Doors 1.6L dCi 6AT FWD (165 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Renault unveiled the fourth generation of the Megane in 2015 at the Frankfurt Motor Show and, besides the rest of the range, it also offered a unique trim level named GT.

With an increased demand for hot hatches suitable for family duties, the French automaker understood that it had to come up with something different on the market. Thus, it used the experience of its motorsports department and blended it with some knowledge from the rest of the Megane range.

At the front, a daytime running light encircled the headlights, giving the car a distinctive personality. But that was not enough for the French carmaker, and it asked the Renault Sport division from Dieppe to improve the five-door hatchback, who created a new front bumper with a sportier look. In addition, they added a lip spoiler at the bottom that reduced the ground effect. Moreover, they added a pair of scoops on the sides for the fog lamps. A roof spoiler adorned the tailgate and improved the airflow at the back of the car. All design elements were functional and weren’t there just for a sportier appearance.

The interior continued the idea of a sporty vehicle, with high-bolstered bucket seats for the front occupants and a split-folding bench seat at the back wide enough to fit three passengers. On the center stack, Renault added a big R-Link infotainment system. At the same time, on the center console, a special button marked with a flag started to raise questions about the car’s character.

The drivetrain was different than the rest of the Megane range. A 4-wheel steering system named 4-control was installed, which helped the car get faster around the corners. The Megane GT featured a standard, 6- or 7-speed automatic (dual-clutch) transmission with paddle shifters (depending on the engine).